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Oxford

 

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Guided Retreat

August 16 - 22
Michael McGoldrick, OCD, Monica Sheedy, RSM & Vincent O'Hara, OCD
Retreatants meet with their director
once a day for guidance.

 

The Prodigal Programme

August 23 -30
Philip McParland, OCD and Team
A new seven day programme for those who desire to return to God and to their true selves. Inspired by the beautiful story of the Prodigal it includes input, individual accompaniment, group work and communal prayer. Particularly suited to those in transition and those in the second half of life, this programme is limited to twelve people.

 

Poetry Weekend

September 24 - 26
Vincent O'Hara, OCD and Team
This prayerful weekend will explore the riches of poetry and the way it can enhance our spirit and facilitate our journey to God. Participants will be invited to bring along and share their favourite poems.

 

Fire Within: Carmelite Spirituality and Psychology

October 15 - 17
Peter Tyler and Julienne McLean
We will explore the relationship between Carmelite spirituality, especially that of Ss Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, and contemporary psychological approaches. In addition to exploring the saints' descriptions of the Dark Night, the Interior Castle, the Living Flame of Love and the Waters of Transformation we shall relate them to present understandings of depth psychology. No prior knowledge is expected.
Peter Tyler is Senior Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at St Mary's University College, Twickenham, a psychotherapist and writer. Julienne practices as a psychologist and Jungian analyst, and is a spiritual director, lecturer and writer.

 

'A Way of Being: A Way of Seeing'

October 29 - 31
Daniel O'Leary
(Diocese of Leeds)
Why do we not feel the joy of life in our hearts and bodies? During this weekend we will explore the habits and attitudes that block us from experiencing the abundant life that Jesus promised us.
It will also open up for us new windows of wonder to look at all that is happening in our lives right now. Even our darkest moments have a saving light within them. Nothing is beyond the loving reach of God.

 

Advent Retreat

November 26 - 28
Priory Retreat Team
As Advent begins this weekend will offer space for reflection and prayer, with an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

 

Offerings for retreats:

Day Rate full board: £45.00
Weekend: Single Room: £90.00
Sharing: £70.00
Six Day Preached Retreat: £270.00
Six Day Guided Retreat: £300.00
The Emmaus Programme: £200.00
The Prodigal Programme: £300.00

Deposits (Non-refundable)
Weekends: £20.00 Six Day: £40.00

Please make cheques payable to: Carmelite Priory.
Please send your booking to the Retreat Secretary at the Priory.

If one is unable to pay these rates please contact Fr Prior and an arrangement can be made. Shortage of money should never be a reason for not coming on a retreat.

 
Click here to see a map of how to get to The Carmelite Priory, Oxford
 
Email: Retreat Enquiries
Telephone: 01865 321991
 
Time of arrival/departure: Organised retreats begin at 7.00 p.m. You are free to arrive any time in the afternoon. All retreats end after lunch on the final day.